Proposal to Allow Grandparents and Grandchildren to Be Considered as Family Nucleus under Public Rental Scheme

Ms Joan Pereira asked the Minister for National Development whether the Ministry will consider allowing grandparents and grandchildren to be considered as part of a family nucleus when renting an HDB flat under the Public Rental Scheme.

Mr Speaker, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) assesses all requests for a public rental flat on a needs basis. For households that do not meet the eligibility criteria, such as grandparents requesting to rent with their grandchildren, HDB will look into their individual circumstances and assist them with rental housing if they are unable to buy a flat and have no other housing options or family support.